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A Year's Wages
Commentators clarify that the value of the ointment, over 300 pence (denarii), was an immense sum. One scholar calculates this as being worth more than an average laborer's wages for an entire year. This highlights the profound sacrifice the woman made and explains the disciples' shock at the perceived waste.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
Three hundred pence. About 41 dollars 40 cents.
AT Robertson
On Mark 14:5
Above three hundred pence (επανω δηναριων τριακοσιων). Matthew has "for much" while Joh 12:5 has "for three hundred pence." The us…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
For more than three hundred pence.—The specific mention of the sum, not given by St. Matthew, is one of the few points co…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
Or "in me."
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:5
Matthew writes that it was the disciples who reacted so indignantly (Matthew 26:8), while John says it was Judas Iscariot (). Judas pro…
John Gill
On Mark 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence
Which, was to the value of our money nine pounds, se…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Did Christ pour out His soul to death for us, and shall we think anything too precious for Him? Do we give Him the precious ointment of our best af…